Medical Assistant - Grand Rapids

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Day Shift Medical Assistant (non-licensed) to support providers and nurses with direct patient care and rehabilitative goals.

You will take vital signs, prepare patients, assist with examinations, administer medications as ordered, manage supplies, document patient information, and educate patients and families. CMA/RMA certification and 2+ years of clinical experience preferred, BLS required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training/certificate program.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• At least two years of clinical medical assistant or related experience.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and react calmly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, treatment, and services within scope of license and regulations.
• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing patient charts.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist clinical staff in examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Maintain patient files and related records.
• Stock, clean, and inventory exam rooms.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding care.

Skills

Patient care

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA training/certificate program

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Day Shift (United States of America)SummaryUnder direction and supervision providers , the Medical Assistant, who is non-licensed, uses their clinical training as to provide direct patient care. This includes assisting with the rehabilitative goals of the patient, and supporting clinic nurses and providers as a part of the care team.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesStaff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results, correspondence, etc. per clinic protocols.Prepare patient for examination and treatment by noting brief health history or the reason for visit in the patient’s chart.Take and record vital signs.Assist the clinical staff in completing examination and procedures as instructed.Administer medications and injections as ordered.Completely fill out forms and obtain signature from provider , when necessary.Under the direction of the nurse or provider in charge, takes responsibility of medical supplies and cleaning of the medical instruments and equipment.Assist the clinical staff in providing patient education.Creates, maintains, patient files and all related records as needed.Stock, clean, and perform inventory of exam rooms.Communicate with patients and families regarding provider or nurse medical advice.Occasionally relocate to other jobs within the clinic to provide additional support.Perform other work-related duties as assigned.Essential Job QualificationsMust have High school diploma or equivalent.Completion of a Medical Assistant training/certificate program. Certification as CMA or RMA.At least two (2) years of experience as a, Medical Assistant, LPN or in additional areas of patient health care in a clinical setting.Must have thorough education or training in the basics of medical terminology.Proficiency in the operation of computer hardware and software including Microsoft programs, email accounts, etc.Ability to maintains strict confidentialityAbility to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions in a medical practice setting.Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers.Physical Demands:Required to stand, sit, talk, type, read and hearRequired to use hands and arms to handle, feel, carry and workRequired to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and rise from a kneeling position while performing patient careRequired to be independently mobile, with frequent bending and reaching overhead for activities such as positioning and transferring of patients and equipmentMust be able to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectsCommitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionEmbrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, by:T reating everyone with dignity and respectO pening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented culturesG rowing talent and peopleE valuating and eliminating disparitiesT aking action against injustices, bias and racismH onoring our differences and how to collaborateE ducating staff, patients, and the communities we care forR estoring Hope and Freedom, togetherMary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.